Selling antique furniture is a little more difficult than selling other types of smaller antiques. There are a few things you need to consider that you would not have to with smaller items. Some of these things are:
Shipping and transporting the item after the sell
Packing the item for shipping
Price of shipping and how much this changes depending on the location
There are also all the usual things you need to consider with any antique or collectible you are going to buy or … [Read more...]

With the technology age taking over it is becoming more and more popular to sell things online, this includes antiques and collectibles. I will cover the most common places to buy and sell antiques online in this article.
If you have an antique or collectible item and you are looking to sell it online, then this tutorial should help you.
Online Sites to Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles
There are many different types of sites to sell your antiques online; some are niche sites dealing … [Read more...]

Things that Could Have an Impact on A Collectible's Value
Over the years there are many things that can cause a collectible's value to fluctuate.
Sometimes these factors can increase its value, other times decreasing it instead.
Some of the main factors that impact an items value could be:
Supply and Demand - If the demand is high but the supply is low then buyers could be willing to pay more, but if the supply out paces the demand the seller will need to offer the better deals in … [Read more...]

Many of my readers come to Antique-HQ and ask where they can sell their antiques and collectibles. You can read a general article on how to sell your antiques and collectibles here.
In this article I am going to focus only on selling your antique or collectible clocks at auction.
Clock Specialty Auction Houses
In this section will I cover auction houses in the United States that specialize in clock auctions. Note that I have only personally used Tom Harris Auctions all others were found by … [Read more...]

Most of us spend countless hours looking for those special pieces for our collections. However we tend to forget one of the most important parts of a collection. That is insuring our collections and choosing coverage that fits our needs.
There are many options out there for insuring your antiques and collectibles. However getting the right amount of coverage or knowing where to start can be a very confusing and frustrating task.
In this article I have answered some of the common questions … [Read more...]

Don't know what to get that special person? One thing you can never go wrong with is an antique or collectible. This is a great way to start a tradition or carry one on this holiday season.
Here are some great gift ideas for the Holiday season. … [Read more...]

I deal with a lot of auction houses for both buying and selling antiques and collectibles. I get asked a lot of questions about reserves. In this article I will answer many of these questions.
Auction Reserve Q & A
Should I put a reserve on my items?
This really depends on what you are selling.
Common Antiques and Collectibles:
When selling common items it is not recommended to place a reserve on these items. Reserves can make it so buyers lose interest in an item (especially … [Read more...]

This is a list of 10 popular antique clock makers. There were many master clock makers in the 19th century. I have provided a brief history of the following clock makers.
Antique clock makers
Ansonia:
Ansonia made mantle, wall, grandfather and alarm clocks. They were produced from 1850-1929. The Ansonia Clock company was based in Bristol, CT and Brooklyn, NY. The Ansonia Clock company specialized in upscale novelty clocks such as swinging and statue, figurine clocks. Ansonia declined after World … [Read more...]

While visiting Australia I have been using and have heard good things about the following auction houses. I would recommend these Australian auction houses to anyone who is interested in antique auctions in Australia.
Australian Auction Houses:
Vickers and Hoad Auctions Kensington, Sydney. Vickers and Hoad is my favorite Australian auction house. It has a nice range of antiques and collectibles.Located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The best part is that their auctioneer will not put you … [Read more...]

There are a number of factors you must consider when determining the value of an antique or collectible. Looking an item up in a price guide or finding a comparable item is only the beginning.In this article I have listed some guide lines to use when valuing your antique or collectible.
I will start with one of the most important things to consider when determining the value of an item. … [Read more...]